Sunday, 2 September 2012

Pretty Dragonflies

Dragonflies are also in abundance in Hong Kong. To date, a total of 115 species have been recorded including two endemic species, Fukienogomphus choifongae and Leptogomphus hongkongensis. The colours of some common dragonflies, especially the males, are very pretty. One of my favourites is the Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora).Male

The female is less colourful.Crimson Dropwing (Trithemis aurora)Female

Left, Common Red Skimmer (Orthetrum pruinosum neglectum),Male

Crimson Darter (Crocothemis servilia), Male

Russet Percher(Neurothemis fluctuans),Male,

The ones that can not compete with the colours make up for it with their acrobatic skills. Indigo Dropwing (Trithemis festiva) Male

Blue Dasher (Brachydiplax chalybea flavovittata), Male

I found this female Blue Dasherflying around a small pond trying to lay eggs which gave me the opportunity to get rare shots of a dragonfly in-flight.

I am in awe of these photos. They are simply amazing. The colors and details displayed are wonderful. It takes alot of patience and talent to captures these critters. I also love all of the information on these. Well done and I love your blog.